Method of constructing terminals.



W. M. AUSTIN.

METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING TERMINALS. APPLICATION HLED on. 3, 1914.

1 ,1 86,728 Patented June 13, 1916.

WITNESSES: INVENTOR Win12; M.Ausfm.

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6. A method 0f-c0nstructing a one-piece terminal for electric conductors which consists in forming by means of laterally exerted pressure a plurality of separated 10 sockets in a portion of a metal tubular memher and flattenin the remaining portion of said tubular portion.

In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this 28th day of Sept, 1914.

WALTER L AUSTIN.

Witnesses:

- JNOLMCKECHNIE,

B. B. HINES. 

